Category: Toronto District School Board

Michael Zwaagstra: A Christmas Wish List for Schools

Commentary Christmas is fast approaching. One thing we often do during the holiday season is share our wish lists. In that spirit, here is my Christmas wish list for schools across Canada. First, I would like for all students to be in safe and orderly classrooms. Recent media stories about the violent incidents at York…


Toronto Schools Lift Security Lockdowns After Police Shoot Male with Rifle

Several schools in east Toronto went under lockdowns on May 26 as police were to called to investigate a male carrying a rifle. The safety measures were lifted after the police shot the man. The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) said on Twitter that schools including William G Davis Junior Public School, Joseph Howe Senior Public…


Eliminating Skills-Based Admissions in Specialty Schools Will Entrench Mediocrity

Commentary One of the strengths of the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) is that it offers students the opportunity to enroll in specialized programming. In fact, TDSB’s top-notch specialty schools, especially those in arts and athletics, are something of which the district can rightly be proud. Providing families with more choices within the public system…


Ontario School Trustees Should Stay in Their Own Lane

Commentary Ontario school trustees have been engaged in heated debates in the last few weeks. Some boards have even called extra meetings to address the matter. One might think that trustees were responding to the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s recent “Right to Read” report, which was a devastating critique of the ineffective reading strategies currently…


Schools Board’s Rejection of ISIS Victim Event Fearing ‘Islamophobia’ Is Alarming

Commentary I can be something of a cynical man when it comes to the actions of the politically correct. I rarely find myself surprised by the self-righteous absurdities carried out by the woke. My expectations are low and the world of the hyper-liberal elites live up to them. I still found myself utterly shocked upon…


School Boards Should Reject Woke Diversity

Commentary If you are looking for a growth industry to create a long-term career, become an equity officer or a diversity consultant. There are plenty of organizations that want to check off the “diversity” box when hiring new employees. This is particularly true in school boards. For example, the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) has…